The Break with Rome
Why and how Henry VIII broke with the Church of Rome between 1529 and 1534: the Act of Succession, the Act of Supremacy, and the enforcement of the changes by Cromwell.
Revise this, the fun way
Play it interactively, earn XP and build a streak, free.
Start revising freeWhat you'll cover
The break with Rome ⛪
When the Pope refused the annulment, Henry VIII broke away from the Church of Rome. Between 1529 and 1534 he made himself the Supreme Head of the Church of England, ending the authority of the Pope in England.
Words for the break 🔑
Learn these four terms before you judge the break with Rome.
Before and after the break 🆚
The break with Rome changed who ruled the Church in England.
Grade 9 thinking 💡
To reach the top grades, weigh the wish of Henry for an annulment against his wish for power and the wealth of the Church, then judge which reason mattered most.
Match the act to what it did 🔗
- the Act of Supremacy
- the Act of Succession
- oaths of loyalty
- new treason laws
- made Henry Supreme Head of the Church of England
- made the children of Anne Boleyn the heirs
- forced people to accept the changes
- punished those who refused
Match the term to its meaning 🧩
- supremacy
- annulment
- Defender of the Faith
- Reformation
- supreme authority over the Church
- a ruling that a marriage was never valid
- a title given to Henry by the Pope
- the great change in the Church
Why break with Rome? ❓
What best explains why Henry broke with Rome?
- The Pope refused the annulment, so Henry made himself head of the Church.
- He wanted church services in Latin.
- He wanted to lead a crusade abroad.
Reasons for the break ✅
Select the TWO reasons Henry broke with Rome.
- He wanted the annulment the Pope refused.
- He wanted control of the Church and its wealth.
- He wanted to join a foreign crusade.
- He wanted to open new trade routes.
Order the break 🪜
An interactive activity.
Summarise the break 📝
When the _____ refused the annulment, Henry broke with _____. The Act of _____ of 1534 made him Supreme Head of the Church of _____. Cromwell used oaths and _____ laws to enforce the changes.
Count the years 🔢
An interactive activity.
Spot the two Acts of 1534 🖍️
An interactive activity.
Reason, Act or enforcement? 🧭
An interactive activity.
Assess the reasons ✍️
An interactive activity.